Zoo Leipzig: Monkey attacks elephant with slingshot? Zookeeper under suspicion
Allegations against animal keeper
A scandalous incident at the Leipzig Zoo is causing a stir. An elephant cow is said to have shot at an animal keeper with a slingshot, according to media reports. The zoo has now filed a criminal complaint against an animal keeper, the prosecutor's office confirmed on Monday morning. Allegedly, the man is said to have injured the elephant with a slingshot. Investigations are ongoing.
Elephant allegedly injured with a slingshot
According to the report, the incident happened on Saturday afternoon. An animal keeper is said to have shot at an elephant cow with a slingshot in the outdoor enclosure and injured the animal. According to the police, the 44-year-old employee was provisionally arrested and has since been released. The public prosecutor's office is now investigating the case.
The zoo confirmed the incident on Sunday and announced that a criminal complaint had been filed. For reasons of animal welfare, the elephant cow, which was injured in the leg, was anesthetized and examined by a veterinarian. According to the zoo, she is doing well under the circumstances.
The allegations against the zookeeper have shocked the zoo and the public. The zoo emphasized that the well-being of the animals is the top priority. Absolute clarity must be created about the incident.
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